Negativity can be like the low hanging fruit. It’s readily accessible and easy to grab, and so many of us reach for it without hesitation.

And if immediate gratification is what we’re looking for, negativity delivers. Often, the thought of sitting with our vulnerabilities or fears is so uncomfortable that we’re quick to seek another story or belief to cling to and live by instead of having to just be with our soft emotional places.

Some examples of how we use negativity in unhealthy ways:

  • Using it to blame what we don’t like on someone or something else (It’s so and so’s fault my life/this situation sucks.”)
  • Using it to justify playing small or not own our vulnerability (I always get hurt in relationships. It’s just not worth it. The divorce rate is over 50%. Why bother even trying?)
  • Using it to play safe and not take responsibility for our own process (I just shouldn’t try launching that new business. It’s too risky, and the economy is so bad. It’d be really irresponsible for me to follow through in this market, even if it is my dream.)

You get the idea. And, if you’re like me, you have these kinds of thoughts from time to time, or maybe even more than you’d like to admit. And well, I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of sick of them. Like totally over it.

I am ready for a major upgrade of authentic positivity and a kind of consciousness that reflects what I really know to be true at the core of my being: that life is beautiful, meaningful, and well worth living, even in today’s messy world.

Since inspiration can often feel like its in short supply when your inner “negative nancy” comes knockin at your door, I’ve put together a little video for all of us to view to give you a boost when you need it most.

It’s a compilation of some of my favorite quotes from some of my sheroes. And I’ve hand selected, one by one, a plethora of inspirational images in hopes of making this a contemplative meditation for you while you watch it.

DISCLAIMER: A large majority of us will make up excuses (like “I don’t have time to watch this”) when considering sitting down to follow through on this meditation.

I challenge you. Make time.

Take 8 minutes out of your day to reconnect to the promise of something more important in you than a daily to-do list. Perhaps an image or quote in this montage may be just the medicine you need today. But you still have got to show up to receive it.

So, without further ado, press play and drop in for an 8 minute offering. May it bring you peace, inspiration, and love. Enjoy.


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In closing, I just want to say that yes, it may take more effort sometimes to say “no” to the negativity out there, and yes, there’s no guarantees all will work out as you planned even if you’re as positive as can be.

But I’m still a believer in pro-actively making space for inspiration in my life. The grass is greener where we water it.

So, if you’d like to spread a little inspiration, why not share this video with a friend?

Big love as always sisters,

Amy